Post by: Curt_Dupre on April 30, 2010, 02:06:11 PM
Post by: Balldoctor on April 30, 2010, 10:31:34 PM
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Ambassador Of Bowling
Post by: MrPerfect on April 30, 2010, 10:58:22 PM
Post by: doanekm on April 30, 2010, 10:59:06 PM
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King Doane 87-88 Team USA
Post by: LotsaBalls on May 01, 2010, 08:22:37 AM
Post by: RevLefty on May 04, 2010, 06:50:39 PM
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Back on the left side of the lane trying to hammer out my game.
Post by: TrackMaster on May 05, 2010, 11:38:33 AM
Post by: on May 05, 2010, 12:20:35 PM
TrackMaster, I'm pretty sure Brunswick didn't hold a gun to Tom Smallwood's head forcing him to sign so they would look better in Michigan... If Tom really felt that way he would not have signed. Don't make your own personal biases his.
Michigan's economy is a reflection of the whole country's economy. It's called a recession. The country (Michigan included) will adapt and respond where necessary, and over time, will recover. We (U.S.A.) are way more resilient than most of the pessimists are giving us credit for. Look at our history. That will tell you all you need to know about our future. Somehow we'll survive.
Do you know how many manufacturing plants Ford Motor Company has outside the country? I didn't think so...
Back to the topic at hand. Welcome to Tom Smallwood!! Welcome to anyone who wants to use some really great equipment!
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The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Post by: ImakeA2srun on May 05, 2010, 12:49:37 PM
Post by: OddBalls on May 05, 2010, 12:51:37 PM
I just wish more ball companies would step up and sponsor more people.
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Yes. it's I, the Inverted One..
Post by: Verbs on May 05, 2010, 03:50:42 PM
Truth be known, I was indirectly one of the casualties at Brunswick with the move to Mexico. I can honestly say that if they didn't move the plant there was a VERY STRONG possibility that Brunswick would have gotten out of the bowling ball market altogether. So, as I have mentioned many times before, it is very sad that approx. 100 people last their job. It would have been even more sad if approx. 400 people would have lost their jobs if Brunswick doesn't move their bowling ball production to Mexico.
To add to what NotClay mentioned with the automotive. The Detroit Free Press ran an article back in the mid-90's as to what the most American made/assmebled car was at that time. Anyone have a guess/answer.........................................................................................Honda Accord was, at that time, made & assembled well over 90% in the USA by UAW members. Ford Taurus - 55% American made/assembled. Dodge Ram Truck - 62% American made/Assembled. These are statistical FACTS from the 90's. I don't think much has changed since then.
Brunswick still uses raw material (i.e. covers & core material) that is made in the USA. They are still headquartered in the USA. So even though the balls are assembled in Mexico, they are assembled using American made materials. So when you buy a Brunswick ball, you are still supporting American companies & workers.
So by not purchasing Brunswick equipment just because it is assembled outside the USA, you could be costing us more American jobs.
Besides, take a look at where most of the White Dots and any ball that is clear with a character of some sort in them made. Either China or Korea. Not throwing stones at any other company. Just stating facts.
Okay, off my soapbox.
Welcome to the Brunswick fold Tom Smallwood!!!!!
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Larry Verble
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on May 05, 2010, 04:03:27 PM
Here's a far more recent idea of what "American Made" might mean.
sorry for the thread hijack.
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Post by: DON DRAPER on May 05, 2010, 09:43:58 PM
Post by: ranAAchan on May 05, 2010, 09:50:32 PM
Post by: LotsaBalls on May 05, 2010, 10:11:59 PM
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For those that don't know, Scott Norton who's exempt next season is also on team Brunswick. I got a strong feeling he'll make at least 1 show!
They have alot less shows to make next year.
Post by: ImBackInTheGame on May 06, 2010, 11:06:44 AM
Congrats to Tom.
Post by: MrPerfect on May 06, 2010, 11:51:26 AM
Post by: DON DRAPER on May 06, 2010, 05:24:20 PM
Post by: LotsaBalls on May 06, 2010, 11:02:52 PM
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FACE IT GUYS WHEN YOU THINK ELITE PLAYER TOM SMALLWOOD IS NOT THE FIRST NAME THAT COMES TO MIND
In his first year he finished top 10 in points, made TV 3 times and won a title. How many others can say that?
Post by: applegam on May 07, 2010, 09:36:11 AM
Congrats Tom.
Post by: on May 07, 2010, 09:55:13 AM
Have a nice weekend everyone. Even you, DOO DOO!
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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
www.brunswickbowling.com
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.
Edited on 5/7/2010 9:56 AM
Post by: leftyl on May 07, 2010, 10:16:15 AM
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Post by: Curt_Dupre on May 07, 2010, 01:08:02 PM
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